Toolnfor Running Wire Under Carpet

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Toolnfor running wire under carpet.

Some wires like those coming from your tv can be hidden behind walls or you can run other wires under your carpet while wires such as coax can leave a ridge that is noticeable when steeped on others like category 5 cables and speaker wires lay perfectly flat and can be easily hidden. Place a thick piece of cardboard against the wall just above the carpet where one end of the speaker wire will be run. Then slip the end of a flat pry bar between the carpet and the cardboard. The wire from the fish tape should follow the same path where you would eventually like to place your cable.

You can also hide ether. Helps make for an easier pull and the tool is a labor life saver. Flat wire will contribute to the longevity of the carpet and the wire while rounded wire if under carpet in a high traffic area will eventually wear the carpet out or cause bunching between the. Do not hide electric wires under your carpet.

It is helpful to lift the carpet up with your hand at the same time as you unwind the wire and guide it under the carpet. It may be helpful to ask a friend to assist you in lifting the carpet as you go.